Description
A deliciously creamy and cheesy cauliflower dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cauliflower (400-500g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 cup (375ml) milk
- 75g extra-mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 75g red Leicester, grated
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon English mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200C.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets, then mix on a baking tray with the oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is starting to get crispy on the edges.
- Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the minced garlic, cooking until the butter has melted and the garlic starts to smell fragrant (2 minutes).
- Next, add the flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously to form a dough-like texture.
- Slow pour in the milk and whisk the sauce constantly to mix the flour mixture into the milk until smooth. As the sauce heats, it will begin to thicken. If you feel your sauce is looking too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Add the English mustard, seasonings, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the roux sauce from the heat and add ¾ of the grated cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Add your roasted cauliflower to your baking and pour over the cheese sauce, using a spoon to mix the two so the cauliflower is fully coated.
- Top with the remaining cheese, then bake for 20 minutes until the cauliflower cheese turns golden and bubbles. In the last five minutes, you could pop the cauliflower cheese under the grill to guarantee a beautifully crusty topping.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg